Ilha de Moçambique
in Nampula, Mozambique

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-15.034 and 40.736 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -15° 2' 3" and E 40° 44' 8"
Currency and Currency Code:
Metical - MZN
Spoken languages:
Portuguese
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 09:14 AM (Tuesday)
Timezone: Africa/Maputo
UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:20 am and 5:28 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
19.494 and -154.824 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Vacationland Hawaii
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Mozambique in Eastern Africa

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Mozambique.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Mozambique. Last Update: 2024-03-18 07:26:14

Explore Ilha de Moçambique

Ilha de Moçambique in Nampula with it's 54,315 inhabitants is located in Mozambique about 921 mi (or 1,482 km) north-east of Maputo, the country's capital.

Local time in Ilha de Moçambique is now 09:14 AM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named Africa / Maputo with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 5 airports in the wider vicinity of Ilha de Moçambique. The closest airport in Mozambique is Nacala Airport in a distance of 38 mi (or 61 km), North. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Island of Mozambique in a distance of 5 mi (or 8 km), North. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Nampula, Pemba, Fomboni, Moroni and Maintirano. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 29°C / 84 °F

Morning Temperature 26°C / 79 °F
Evening Temperature 29°C / 83 °F
Night Temperature 28°C / 82 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 68%
Air Pressure 1012 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 10 km/h (6 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 97% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Wednesday, 20th of March 2024

29°C (84 °F)
28°C (83 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Thursday, 21st of March 2024

28°C (83 °F)
28°C (82 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Friday, 22nd of March 2024

29°C (83 °F)
27°C (80 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Coral Lodge Mozambique

Address
3,0 mi
Varanda 9, Cabeceira Pequena, 555N
Mossuril
Mozambique

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Ilha de Mozambique I

Published: October 16, 2012
Length: 54:36 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: MedardusHahn

Island of Mozambique, UNESCO world heritage. Images put together in a small film, walking once around the island and therefore giving a good overview about what can be seen in this historicaly...


Ilha de Mozambique

Published: August 07, 2010
Length: 46:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Piero Fregnan

Pençao Casa Branca.


Ilha de Moçambique.m4v

Published: May 22, 2012
Length: 42:54 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: MarineArchaeology

Documentary (in Portuguese) about the Island of Mozambique by Filipa Veiga. Arqueonautas Worldwide has been working in the Island of Mozambique since 1999 in a consortium with the state ...


Tours-TV.com: Fort São Sebastião

Published: December 30, 2014
Length: 23:39 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: ToursTV Com

Mozambique : Island of Mozambique. See on map http://tours-tv.com/en/Fort-S-o-Sebasti-o .


Baile tropical de la bananera

Published: August 19, 2011
Length: 25:49 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: alberto gabarre

Un vendedor de bananas nos deleita con un baile improvisado en la carretera entre Ilha de Mozambique y Nampula,


Terraco Ilha de Mocambique - © Abendsonne Afrika

Published: June 08, 2012
Length: 43:29 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Abendsonne Afrika

http://www.abendsonneafrika.de - Entdecken Sie die romantische und landestypische Unterkunft auf der Ilha de Mocambique mit Abendsonne Afrika - Ihre Safarispezialisten.


Felizminha

Published: March 25, 2011
Length: 00:28 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Werner Puntigam

Girl at Ilha de Moçambique singing Stewart Sukuma's hit "Felizminha" in February 2008 ;) (video recording & edit © Werner Puntigam / pntgm EAR X EYE)


Ilha de Moçambique

Published: October 23, 2012
Length: 43:05 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Amamede albuquerque

Recordações de Moçambique. Ilha de Moçambique de 1973 a 2010.


Ilha de Mocambique, Weltkulturerbe, Mosambik - © Abendsonne Afrika

Published: June 08, 2012
Length: 21:23 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Abendsonne Afrika

http://www.abendsonneafrika.de - Entdecken Sie die einmalige Schönheit dieser kulturellen Insel, Ilha de Mosambik mit Abendsonnea Afrika - Ihre Safarispezialisten.


Coral Lodge, Mosambik - © Abendsonne Afrika

Published: June 08, 2012
Length: 50:29 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Abendsonne Afrika

http://www.abendsonneafrika.de - Entdecken Sie Ilha de Mocambique von der Coral Lodge aus mit Abendsonne Afrika - Ihre Safarispezialisten.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Island of Mozambique

The Island of Mozambique (Portuguese: Ilha de Moçambique) lies off northern Mozambique, between the Mozambique Channel and Mossuril Bay, and is part of Nampula Province. Prior to 1898, it was the capital of colonial Portuguese East Africa. With its rich history and sandy beaches, the Island of Mozambique is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Mozambique's fastest growing tourist destinations.

Located at -15.0367, 40.7328 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Islands of Mozambique, World Heritage Sites in Mozambique, Nampula Province, Swahili city-states

Fort São Sebastião

The Fort of São Sebastião on the Island of Mozambique is the oldest complete fort still standing in sub-Saharan Africa. Constructions by the Portuguese began in 1558 and it took about 50 years to complete. Immediately beyond the fort is the recently restored Chapel of Nossa Senhora de Baluarte, built in 1522 which is considered to be the oldest European building in the southern hemisphere. It is also one of the best examples of Manueline vaulted architecture in Mozambique.

Located at -15.029, 40.743 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Forts in Mozambique, 16th-century architecture, Portuguese forts, Maritime history of Portugal

Chapel of Nossa Senhora de Baluarte

The Chapel of Nossa Senhora de Baluarte is located on the most eastern tip of the Island of Mozambique which sits of the coast of Mozambique in Africa. The Chapel is situated outside the Fort São Sebastião from which it can be reached through a gate. Built by the Portuguese in 1522, the chapel is considered to be the oldest European building in the southern hemisphere. It is also considered to be one of the finest examples of Manueline vaulted architecture in Mozambique.

Located at -15.0288, 40.7449 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures completed in 1522, Buildings and structures in Mozambique

Mozambique Island Bridge

Mozambique Island Bridge is a bridge in Mozambique that connects the Island of Mozambique, the former capital of colonial Portuguese East Africa to the mainland over the Indian Ocean.

Located at -15.0444, 40.7092 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bridges in Mozambique

Popular in vicinity

These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Ilha de Moçambique.


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Moçambique, Ilha de Moçambique, Mozambique